ABC will announce a new premiere date in the next few days, informed sources say. And this season is likely to run for two fewer hours to compensate for the halt of production, the sources say. Contacted for comment, a Warner Bros rep declined.

The reality series was on track to debut its fourth season August 8, until production was halted after an allegation of sexual misconduct on the set.

Don’t expect Bachelor in Paradise to debut on August 8, sources suggest.

Do expect the show to address the shut-down on-air in that debut.

Stay tuned for more updates on Bachelor In Paradise as we continue to monitor the survival status of the ABC reality series going into Season 4 and potentially beyond…